Guadalajara Western Central Highlands, Mexico Travel Guide
The town of Tequila is approximately 60 kilometers (37 miles) west of Guadalajara, taking about a 1.5-hour drive.
For the Tequila Route, an organized tour is highly recommended. These tours manage logistics, include entrance fees to distilleries, and, importantly, everyone in your group participates in tequila tastings without concern for driving. Explore Tequila day trip options here.
Discover diverse experiences ranging from tranquil lakeside towns to artisan hubs.
Lake Chapala, Mexico's largest freshwater lake, is about 50 kilometers (31 miles) south of Guadalajara, a pleasant 1-hour drive away. Ajijic, a popular lakeside town, sits on its northern shore.
These artisan towns are very close to Guadalajara's metropolitan area, approximately a 20-30 minute drive or bus ride.
Consider extending your trip from Guadalajara to discover other significant Mexican destinations.
Mexico's Pacific coast beach resort. Combine cultural immersion with a relaxing beach vacation.
Stunning colonial cities, UNESCO World Heritage sites in central highlands. Travel by bus to create a colonial city loop.
Bustling capital of Mexico, a major cultural, historical, and economic hub. Immense array of museums, archaeological sites.
Frequent and comfortable 4-5 hour bus rides connect Guadalajara's Nueva Central Camionera to Puerto Vallarta.
Frequent and comfortable 4-5 hour bus rides connect Guadalajara to both Guanajuato and San Miguel de Allende.
